On 01/05/2018 08:17 AM, Tom Del Rosso wrote:
> The Real Bev wrote:
>> On 01/04/2018 05:34 PM, Tom Del Rosso wrote:
>>> The Real Bev wrote:
>>>> All we could find was a piece of cardboard. Guess how well that
>>>> worked :-)
>>>
>>> Asphalt roofing shingles work pretty well.
>>
>> The homeowner probably would have complained.
>
> They don't even notice until spring. It's a different story when you
> take tiles from a Spanish tile roof to make planters.

The *******s cement them in now.

I was shocked to discover that the function of the tiles is to protect
the tarpaper beneath, which is what keeps the roof waterproof and which
rats apparently regard as gourmet fare. I question this story -- at
least on newer houses a layer of plywood (presumably exterior) is
required, which would seem to be waterproof in itself.

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Cheers, Bev
VISE GRIPS (VYS'-gripz) [n] A tool used to transfer intense
welding heat to the palm of the welder's hand. -- DS